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College of Education Vision & Commitment Statement

Vision: Leaders in Advancing Equity & Urban Education

Commitment Statement: Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s College of Education is committed to advancing equity and urban education by enacting racial and social justice. We illuminate sources of knowledge and truths through our intersectional scholarship, pedagogy, and practice. We collaborate with and are responsive to historically marginalized communities. We cultivate critical and innovative educators, counselors, leaders, and life-long learners to transform urban education, locally and globally.

Single Subject Credential Program Commitment Statement

The Single Subject Credential Program at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is committed to:

• Preparing effective and successful teachers for California public schools who (a) are reflective and deliberative practitioners, (b) have mastered the content of their discipline, and (c) are able to link content and pedagogy;
• Integrating research, theory, and best educational practice in the preparation of teachers,
• Recruiting and retaining a culturally diverse student population;
• Providing professional and career advisement for students in the program; and
• Monitoring and modifying the quality of the program to address the changing needs of a diverse public school community.

The Single Subject Credential Program at California State University, Long Beach has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. As required by the Commission, the program periodically reviews the roles and evidence of fulfillment thereof of all participants in the program.